Pic is not a big deal- but I came across this very old B&W negative, so I scanned and processed it.
I had just moved to Portland Oregon and was at the first Tee watching the players as they competed in Portland's big celebrity tournament. The guest of honor arrived and tee'd off. Then hopped into a golf cart and zoomed (slowly) to where the ball had landed (about a 160 yard drive- but straight, as I remember).
I took a couple of photographs because he seemed like a nice man and, he WAS the guest of honor.
Perhaps a bit of nostalgia for some. Certainly Mr. Welk, his band and his TV program were representative of simpler times that have been lost.

I grew up watching his TV show and hearing his music (and the variety acts on his show). So, I remember his smile and him as a very popular entertainer (he had a very long career in music). Always on his show he had his signature: Pop!

"... ana one ana two..."
Earlier than you, Steady, I also watched the Lawrence Welk Show on TV- whenever I was home with my parents. It was live television (I'm pretty sure), and my folks watched the program. Quite simply- I watched what my parents watched (life was even simpler for young men).
Charlie

I am just six days plus 77 years from my birth date. Love the photo, the era.
And, as Charlie said, "Quite simply-I watched what my parents watched" I recall as well.
Again, nice catch, Charlie, and a well done!